Perform specialized diagnostic and research imaging procedures using complex equipment while monitoring patients. Responsibilities include image processing, administering contrast materials, and maintaining quality assurance standards.
Requirements summary
Requires completion of an approved Radiologic Technology Education program and certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. A valid permit to practice in the State of Iowa is also required.
The University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus Department of Radiology is seeking an Imaging Technologist to work with physicians in the diagnosis of patients by performing technical radiographic and fluoroscopic, computerized tomographic, and diagnostic radiologic.
A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job.
Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger.
Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system.
Join the team at our downtown campus.
You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY Perform and teach specialized diagnostic and research imaging and spectroscopic procedures utilizing complex imaging equipment with close patient monitoring during exam.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manipulate, adjust and control the complex electronic and computerized components of the imaging system to produce patient examinations and research project while performing quality assurance procedures and evaluating system performance throughout the working day.
This includes independent operation with minimal physician supervision.
Use proper septic techniques including skin preparation and IV placement: also, vital sign monitoring and recording and basic life support knowledge.
Safety precautions are used to minimize or eliminate risks to patients, personnel and equipment.
Perform image processing such as 3-D reconstruction and image reprocessing and non-imaging functions such as spectroscopy.
Prepare and administer contrast material to patients under radiologist’s supervision as required.
Maintain records and results of examinations and archive computer data.
Establish rapport with patient and provide information about how the exam is performed and what is required of the patient.
Plan daily regular and STAT scheduling for efficient room utilization.
Assist Clinical Chief Technologist with inventory, ordering supplies and maintaining quality assurance in accordance with hospital, department and area standards.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Retirement Plans
Participate in on-call coverage.
Provide instruction to trainees, students and other medical staff on operation and safety precautions.
Participate in phantom and/or animal research as required.
Maintain current knowledge of developments in specialty imaging area and related subjects with periodic software updates by attending meetings, continuing education programs, participates in professional organizations and/or reviews journals or publications.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
Schedule
0930-1800 Monday- Friday, SUPERVISION RECEIVED Supervision is received from a designated official. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Functional supervision is exercised over support staff.
Benefits
Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa? click here
Qualifications
Successful completion of two-year or other approved program by Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology Education is required. Certification or eligibility for certification in diagnostic procedures by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies is required. Permit to practice in the State of Iowa for all radiographers operating ionizing radiation emitting equipment is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Application Process
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Emilio Villagrana or emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu
